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DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:DBX - US26210C1045 - Common Stock

29.13 USD
+0.16 (+0.55%)
Last: 11/5/2025, 4:30:01 PM
29.13 USD
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After Hours: 11/5/2025, 4:30:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

DBX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 284 industry peers in the Software industry. While DBX has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. DBX may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DBX was profitable.
DBX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
DBX had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
DBX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
DBX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDBX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

DBX has a better Return On Assets (17.46%) than 91.90% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 52.97%, DBX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DBX is significantly above the industry average of 11.85%.
The 3 year average ROIC (17.97%) for DBX is below the current ROIC(52.97%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.46%
ROE N/A
ROIC 52.97%
ROA(3y)15.53%
ROA(5y)9.34%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)17.97%
ROIC(5y)15.1%
DBX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDBX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150 -200 -250

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 19.16%, DBX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.75% of the companies in the same industry.
DBX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 22.67%, DBX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.73% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DBX has grown nicely.
DBX's Gross Margin of 81.35% is amongst the best of the industry. DBX outperforms 85.21% of its industry peers.
DBX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.67%
PM (TTM) 19.16%
GM 81.35%
OM growth 3Y10.3%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y4.48%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.29%
GM growth 5Y1.86%
DBX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDBX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DBX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
DBX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DBX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DBX is higher compared to a year ago.
DBX Yearly Shares OutstandingDBX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
DBX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDBX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.66, we must say that DBX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.66, DBX is doing worse than 66.55% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DBX is 3.00, which is a good value as it means it would take DBX, 3.00 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DBX (3.00) is better than 64.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3
Altman-Z 0.66
ROIC/WACC5.26
WACC10.07%
DBX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDBX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

DBX has a Current Ratio of 0.60. This is a bad value and indicates that DBX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DBX has a worse Current ratio (0.60) than 88.03% of its industry peers.
DBX has a Quick Ratio of 0.60. This is a bad value and indicates that DBX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DBX (0.60) is worse than 88.03% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.6
Quick Ratio 0.6
DBX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDBX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 22.32% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, DBX shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 38.64% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.04% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, DBX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.93% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.32%
EPS 3Y17.94%
EPS 5Y38.64%
EPS Q2Q%18.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.04%
Revenue growth 3Y5.7%
Revenue growth 5Y8.93%
Sales Q2Q%-1.39%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.92% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, DBX will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.17% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.83%
EPS Next 2Y7.95%
EPS Next 3Y4.73%
EPS Next 5Y2.92%
Revenue Next Year-1.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.21%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.97%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.17%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
DBX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDBX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
DBX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDBX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.63, the valuation of DBX can be described as very reasonable.
89.08% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DBX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
DBX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.96, the valuation of DBX can be described as reasonable.
89.08% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DBX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.35. DBX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.63
Fwd PE 9.96
DBX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDBX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DBX indicates a rather cheap valuation: DBX is cheaper than 86.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
94.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DBX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.81
EV/EBITDA 12.87
DBX Per share dataDBX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
DBX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)0.28
EPS Next 2Y7.95%
EPS Next 3Y4.73%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for DBX!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

DROPBOX INC-CLASS A

NASDAQ:DBX (11/5/2025, 4:30:01 PM)

After market: 29.13 0 (0%)

29.13

+0.16 (+0.55%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Earnings (Next)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Inst Owners107.64%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners5.95%
Ins Owner Change-1.44%
Market Cap7.86B
Revenue(TTM)2.53B
Net Income(TTM)485.40M
Analysts50.53
Price Target28.32 (-2.78%)
Short Float %10.37%
Short Ratio5.97
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.38%
Min EPS beat(2)11.32%
Max EPS beat(2)11.44%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.53%
Min EPS beat(4)11.32%
Max EPS beat(4)15.74%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11.93%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)11.35%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)9.58%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.16%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.7%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.16%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.33%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.15%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.15%
PT rev (1m)-1.02%
PT rev (3m)-1.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.63
Fwd PE 9.96
P/S 3.1
P/FCF 8.81
P/OCF 8.71
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.87
EPS(TTM)2.74
EY9.41%
EPS(NY)2.93
Fwd EY10.04%
FCF(TTM)3.31
FCFY11.35%
OCF(TTM)3.34
OCFY11.48%
SpS9.39
BVpS-4.84
TBVpS-6.67
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)0.28
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.46%
ROE N/A
ROCE 62.12%
ROIC 52.97%
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 22.67%
PM (TTM) 19.16%
GM 81.35%
FCFM 35.23%
ROA(3y)15.53%
ROA(5y)9.34%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)17.97%
ROIC(5y)15.1%
ROICexc(3y)69.99%
ROICexc(5y)80.12%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)21.07%
ROCE(5y)17.71%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.6%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y10.3%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y4.48%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.29%
GM growth 5Y1.86%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.91
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3
Debt/EBITDA 2.55
Cap/Depr 6.71%
Cap/Sales 0.4%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 124.51%
Profit Quality 183.81%
Current Ratio 0.6
Quick Ratio 0.6
Altman-Z 0.66
F-Score4
WACC10.07%
ROIC/WACC5.26
Cap/Depr(3y)17.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)24.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.78%
Profit Quality(3y)165.94%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.32%
EPS 3Y17.94%
EPS 5Y38.64%
EPS Q2Q%18.33%
EPS Next Y8.83%
EPS Next 2Y7.95%
EPS Next 3Y4.73%
EPS Next 5Y2.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.04%
Revenue growth 3Y5.7%
Revenue growth 5Y8.93%
Sales Q2Q%-1.39%
Revenue Next Year-1.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.21%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.97%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.17%
EBIT growth 1Y12.3%
EBIT growth 3Y16.58%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year24.01%
EBIT Next 3Y6.3%
EBIT Next 5Y8.46%
FCF growth 1Y19.21%
FCF growth 3Y7.53%
FCF growth 5Y17.4%
OCF growth 1Y16.65%
OCF growth 3Y7%
OCF growth 5Y11.09%

DROPBOX INC-CLASS A / DBX FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DBX.


What is the valuation status for DBX stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for DROPBOX INC-CLASS A?

DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the valuation of DROPBOX INC-CLASS A based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX) is 10.63 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -6.02.